Term Name: | amyloid-beta |
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Synonyms: | amyloid beta, beta amyloid, beta-amyloid, beta-amyloids |
Definition: | A peptide of 36-43 amino acids that is processed from the amyloid precursor protein. Appears to be the main constituent of amyloid plaques (deposits found in the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients). |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:64645] ( EBI ) |